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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.25, 1,359.59 and 467.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.25, 1,359.59 and 467.34 is: 701.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.25 : 1,359.59 = 467.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.25/1,359.59 = 467.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.25x = 1,359.59 × 467.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.25x = 635,390.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,390.79/906.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.12

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